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Rated Nexium for Reflux esophagitis Report

NEXIUM 40 MG TAKEN THIS OVER 20 YRS, DRUG IS EXPENSIVE BUT IT HELPS ME & Can't skip pill or get sick

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Posted 17 months ago (11/7/2013)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

I messed up the first post. When I have a bad flare up I take 2 pills 40mg each / for 2-5 days or longer depending on how bad the flare is one in morning / one in afternoon. Every 7 to 8 hrs also regular applesauce helps or if u can eat an apple sometimes milk or dairy sometimes I drink decafe coffee everyday but then I have to lay off of it for awhile to or a soda once in awhile it just depends and don't eat anything spicy unless u eat some bread first that works sometimes and if I let my stomach get too empty that also causes it to flare small frequent meals is the key if u eat too much u pay for it also another good one is acidphex and u can take other antiacids with nexium but ask the Dr first I can take pepcid ac in between the nexium or tums but they dont work anymore for me the tums but pepcid ac regular does oh and don't chew gum if u do it makes it worse esp on an empty stomach hope this helps someone and try not to smoke esp when u have a bad flare it helps

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Posted 17 months ago (11/7/2013)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

It took about a month or so to work I actually went off of it and tried something else but couldn't afford it so went back on the nexium when I have a bad flare up I take it anywhere from 2-5 days sometimes longer and I take the 40mg so when I do take 2 a day I take it every 8hrs or 7 if I can't wait the nurse told me 12 hrs but Dr said /like take one in the morning like say 8am then another at 4pm it has saved my life u have to watch what u eat still and dont lay flat drink plenty of water and it does work better if u take it in the morning an hour before u eat the pharmacist told me that Dr said it really don't matter but I tend to disagree a little they do have a program from nexium u can save some money even with my insurance it worked not a lot but for the 1st fill it was not much then the second a little more u can print it online coupon or the pharmacy did mine for me I had the Dr check my magnisum since I been on it for a few yrs and it was fine been on it since 2010

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Posted 17 months ago (11/7/2013)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

It took about a month or so to work I actually went off of it and tried something else but couldn't afford it so went back on the nexium when I have a bad flare up I take it anywhere from 2-5 days sometimes longer and I take the 40mg so when I do take 2 a day I take it every 8hrs or 7 if I can't wait the nurse told me 12 hrs but Dr said /like take one in the morning like say 8am then another at 4pm it has saved my life u have to watch what u eat still and dont lay flat drink plenty of water and it does work better if u take it in the morning an hour before u eat the pharmacist told me that Dr said it really don't matter but I tend to disagree a little they do have a program from nexium u can save some money even with my insurance it worked not a lot but for the 1st fill it was not much then the second a little more u can print it online coupon or the pharmacy did mine for me I had the Dr check my magnisum since I been on it for a few yrs and it was fine been on it since 2010

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5 Stars

Posted 17 months ago (11/7/2013)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

It took about a month or so to work I actually went off of it and tried something else but couldn't afford it so went back on the nexium when I have a bad flare up I take it anywhere from 2-5 days sometimes longer and I take the 40mg so when I do take 2 a day I take it every 8hrs or 7 if I can't wait the nurse told me 12 hrs but Dr said /like take one in the morning like say 8am then another at 4pm it has saved my life u have to watch what u eat still and dont lay flat drink plenty of water and it does work better if u take it in the morning an hour before u eat the pharmacist told me that Dr said it really don't matter but I tend to disagree a little they do have a program from nexium u can save some money even with my insurance it worked not a lot but for the 1st fill it was not much then the second a little more u can print it online coupon or the pharmacy did mine for me I had the Dr check my magnisum since I been on it for a few yrs and it was fine been on it since 2010

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1 Stars

Posted 26 months ago (1/23/2013)1

Rated Nexium for Helicobacter pylori Infection Report

still have a distended stomach, on arising each day...as the day progesses, after taking nexium, before breakfast, it seems to subside....

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Posted 43 months ago (9/1/2011)5

Rated Nexium for Gastritis Report

Nexium started easing my symptoms of gastritis almost immediately. As long as im on it, i dont feel sick or in pain like i did before it. This treatment is by far one of the best out there.

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Posted 53 months ago (10/16/2010)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

I have tried other preventive medications for my GERD, but they didn't help nearly as much or as well as my 'little purple pill.'
Nexium, when taken daily, keeps the heartburn away, the reflux no longer happens and I find I can eat now without worry.
I've been taking this for nearly 10 years now and have seen no side effects. I do know that if I miss a pill I will have a bout of reflux, so for me it works wonders. As will all medication though, each person's system responds differently so if you are still having problems with GERD after taking it for a few weeks, I'd contact my doctor.

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Posted 55 months ago (9/14/2010)5

Rated Nexium for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Report

I have been on this medication for over 12 yearsand my dosage is 40 mgsonce daily in the a.m. I feel very strongly that it has helped me with my acid reflux. I very seldom have the acid in my throat. I gave up drinking coffee and have tea once in a while. I could not beleive giving up a lot of the caffeine in coffee and pop that I have felt better. I would recomend this medication to someone because I know how I felt before starting the medication. On my way to work I would have to pull over and bring up the acid on the shoulder of the road. It is an expensive pill but it is worth every cent.

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4.5 Stars

Posted 55 months ago (8/15/2010)4

Rated Nexium for Helicobacter pylori Infection Report

It seemed to make my sliding ulcer near stomach opening of new pouch feel better.

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